Bus Mechanic
$49.71k - $77.05kPrince Edward County Public Schools
Position Type:
Transportation Department/Mechanic Date Posted:
11/10/2026 Location:
Transportation Department Date Available:
01/04/2027
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 23901 POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Bus Mechanic Reports To: Supervisor of Bus Garage FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary: The Bus Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing school buses and other school division vehicles to ensure they operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local transportation safety requirements. The position performs preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, safety inspections, and troubleshooting to minimize vehicle downtime and support the safe transportation of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Examines vehicles and discusses with Garage Supervisor nature and extent of damage of malfunction 2. Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals and experience 3. Raises vehicles, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicles 4. Removes unit, such as engine, transmission or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist and transmission jack 5. Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear 6. Replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearings using mechanic's hand tools and all necessary precautions 7. Rewires ignition system, lights and instrument panel 8. Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end and repairs or replaces shock absorbers 9. Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts 10. Replaces and adjusts headlights, installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers 11. Makes minor repairs to county vehicles such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, light bulbs and connecting loose wires 12. Removal and replacing school bus tires 13. Maintains a clean and safe work area 14. Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 1. Any combination of educational and experience equivalent to completion of high school diploma 2. Evidence of prior successful experience in the area of vehicle maintenance 3. Must have basic skills and knowledge of computer program applications 4. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake, School Bus, Passenger Bus and Combination Vehicle Endorsement KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Twelve-month employment. Salary Range: $49,711 to $77,053.
EVALUATION Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel. Revised: May 2006/January 2009/August 2010 Approved by: Superintendent
Transportation Department/Mechanic Date Posted:
11/10/2026 Location:
Transportation Department Date Available:
01/04/2027
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA 23901 POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Bus Mechanic Reports To: Supervisor of Bus Garage FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Summary: The Bus Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing school buses and other school division vehicles to ensure they operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local transportation safety requirements. The position performs preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, safety inspections, and troubleshooting to minimize vehicle downtime and support the safe transportation of students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Examines vehicles and discusses with Garage Supervisor nature and extent of damage of malfunction 2. Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals and experience 3. Raises vehicles, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicles 4. Removes unit, such as engine, transmission or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist and transmission jack 5. Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear 6. Replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearings using mechanic's hand tools and all necessary precautions 7. Rewires ignition system, lights and instrument panel 8. Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end and repairs or replaces shock absorbers 9. Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts 10. Replaces and adjusts headlights, installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers 11. Makes minor repairs to county vehicles such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, light bulbs and connecting loose wires 12. Removal and replacing school bus tires 13. Maintains a clean and safe work area 14. Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 1. Any combination of educational and experience equivalent to completion of high school diploma 2. Evidence of prior successful experience in the area of vehicle maintenance 3. Must have basic skills and knowledge of computer program applications 4. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake, School Bus, Passenger Bus and Combination Vehicle Endorsement KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Twelve-month employment. Salary Range: $49,711 to $77,053.
EVALUATION Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel. Revised: May 2006/January 2009/August 2010 Approved by: Superintendent
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